JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 11 — The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail said the change of the weekend holiday to Saturday and Sunday was made based on the considerations and desires of the people in the state to spend more time with their families and children.

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 27 — Tunku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim is set to be appointed Regent of Johor tomorrow in anticipation of Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar ascending the throne as the 17th King of Malaysia next week.